ASUS Announces TUF Gaming A1

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 20, 2022 — ASUS today announced TUF Gaming A1, a portable enclosure that delivers military-grade protection for the latest portable 2242 / 2260 / 2280 form factor SSDs. This enclosure supports both M.2 NVMe® PCIe® and SATA SSDs, and includes the DIY-friendly M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation. Additionally, USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-C® connectivity enables superfast data performance at speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

The sleek TUF Gaming A1 meets the MIL-STD-810H and IP68 standards to resist everyday knocks and bumps, as well as guard against spills and dirt. It’s perfect for those looking to expand their storage capacity, as well as those who want ultrafast data performance for gaming, backing up large files, or creating 4K content.

Cutting-edge features

TUF Gaming A1 includes PCIe NVMe and SATA interfaces and can accommodate up to 2 TB M.2 2242 / 2260 / 2280 form factor SSDs. The innovative Q-Latch makes SSD installation or removal easy, without the need for specific tools. This simple locking mechanism secures the drive without the need for screws.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-C connectivity ensures data speeds of up to 10 Gbps, with SATA SSDs being able to support a maximum data speed of 6 Gbps for stable and efficient transfers, so copying and transferring large files are done in no time.

Military-grade toughness

To earn the TUF Gaming name, TUF Gaming A1 was subjected to a rigorous battery of MIL-STD-810H and IP68 durability tests. The test devices are dropped from height, submerged in water, and exposed to dust and dirt to ensure toughness. Users can rest assured that the TUF Gaming A1 is more than capable of withstanding accidental bumps, knocks, spills, and dirt.

Wide-ranging compatibility

The bundled USB-C cable ensures capability with mobile devices, laptops, PCs and the latest generation PlayStation® and Xbox gaming consoles.